Jessica R. Litwin, MD
Dr. Litwin is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with more than 20 years of experience evaluating and treating children from infancy through young adulthood. She provides comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, and sleep-related conditions, with a particular interest in the relationship between sleep, brain development, and overall well-being.
Dr. Litwin has specialized expertise in neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and learning differences. She also evaluates and treats common pediatric neurological conditions, including headaches and migraines, seizures and epilepsy, and movement disorders such as tics and tremors.
As a sleep medicine specialist, she treats a wide range of pediatric sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders. Her combined expertise in neurology and sleep medicine allows her to consider how sleep and neurological health influence one another.
Dr. Litwin’s care philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child is a distinct individual — worthy of respect, curiosity, and a personalized approach. She combines rigorous clinical expertise with a nurturing, patient-centered attitude, creating an environment of warmth and positivity where children feel safe and supported.
Education and Training
Dr. Litwin earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2002. She completed her pediatric training at the University of Miami and North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, followed by adult and child neurology training at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at Northwestern Memorial Medical Center and additional training in neurodevelopment at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Litwin has been board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology since 2008 and in Sleep Medicine since 2009.